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55. there was a later video where he still sounded clueless on the issue

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In defense of Gary Johnson's "Aleppo" question? [View all] kentuck Sep 2016 OP

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The word "Aleppo" alone should have clicked immediately. He didn't have a clue. n/t michaz Sep 2016 #2

If your mind was thinking of something else... kentuck Sep 2016 #5

What I find humorous is as if Mike Barnacle has any idea about Aleppo. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #12

Apples and oranges. He obviously hasn't been paying attention to events in the Middle East. redstateblues Sep 2016 #3

I agree about that point, but safeinOhio Sep 2016 #4

I have a friend that says... kentuck Sep 2016 #7

That is a perfect description wheniwasincongress Sep 2016 #11

He was a Republican when he was NM governor womanofthehills Sep 2016 #17

He is. He's wrong but he's not dumb Warpy Sep 2016 #41

how is he on abortion rights? CTyankee Sep 2016 #62

He never took much of a stand Warpy Sep 2016 #64

ffs bigtree Sep 2016 #6

No, but... kentuck Sep 2016 #8

Is it too much to expect that the word Aleppo would instantly ring a bell stopbush Sep 2016 #9

Yes it is. Harry S. Truman had zero insight into Japanese culture. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #16

Asking a Presidential candidate about Aleppo is a loaded question? kcr Sep 2016 #10

Well... kentuck Sep 2016 #13

Like, what is an opinion? kcr Sep 2016 #14

Anyone who casually reads the headline news over their morning coffee knows "Aleppo". procon Sep 2016 #15

Uh no shadowmayor Sep 2016 #18

What is a lepo ? kentuck Sep 2016 #19

What is a lepo? shadowmayor Sep 2016 #25

My Pediatrician, some 50 years ago was Dr. Leppo... Thor_MN Sep 2016 #33

He's a complete lightweight like Trump shopgirl Sep 2016 #21

Afterwards, Johnson said: CrispyQ Sep 2016 #20

He also said he's only human. StrictlyRockers Sep 2016 #24

You know, some things I like about Johnson. Beartracks Sep 2016 #39

It was a gotcha question. They are mad that Johnson will take away votes from their idol Trump. Rex Sep 2016 #22

Exactly democrattotheend Sep 2016 #36

Oh, for fuck's sake, they're attacking a candidate who knows nothing about the job he wants muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #43

They have their own personal agenda. Rex Sep 2016 #70

If it was fair or not angrychair Sep 2016 #23

Not buying it. He is a Libertarian. Those people are isolationists. He ignores news from outside. tonyt53 Sep 2016 #26

Seriously? Adrahil Sep 2016 #27

Why are you defending this Libertarian on DU? wisteria Sep 2016 #28

If he steals votes from Trump anoNY42 Sep 2016 #52

Why didn't Lauer ask Trump that question "What would you do about Aleppo?" Loki Sep 2016 #29

It was definitely a poor question... TCJ70 Sep 2016 #30

I saw it and I agree with you. Jim Beard Sep 2016 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author MichiganVote Sep 2016 #31

No excuses. I'm a 70 yr old retiree and as soon as Peregrine Took Sep 2016 #32

I think... kentuck Sep 2016 #34

I am not a smart person and I knew Aleppo was in Syria from reading my daily newspaper kimbutgar Sep 2016 #35

It wasn't dumber than falling for libertarianism. Onyrleft Sep 2016 #37

NO.. likesmountains 52 Sep 2016 #40

Pretty much. The whole thing is kind of ridiculous, more about signaling by pseudo-experts than Chathamization Sep 2016 #42

Not 'in the middle of', 'after a question about' muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #45

You don't think candidates should know about Afrin Canton? Chathamization Sep 2016 #48

Compared to the city of Aleppo, Afrin is far less important muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #51

Again, this shows the superficiality of our foreign policy discussion Chathamization Sep 2016 #56

Barnicle didn't ask "but ..."; there was no conjunction muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #60

Nor was there any segue to indicate they weren't talking about polling and the two-parties anymore Chathamization Sep 2016 #65

"Can't say I've paid enough attention to Johnson to make that judgement" - then stop judging muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #66

Hmm, maybe you should re-read my posts Chathamization Sep 2016 #67

Yeah, we've only been bombin Syria for a few years now, so why should we expect a candidate for Prez struggle4progress Sep 2016 #44

I mean, what would you know about Aleppo from reading DU for 2 weeks, for instance? muriel_volestrangler Sep 2016 #46

Recfor exposure. GeorgeGist Sep 2016 #47

Do you know why Twitter blew up right after this? brooklynite Sep 2016 #49

His answer once informed was abysmal... boston bean Sep 2016 #50

There's no excuse for a presidential candidate not knowing about Aleppo. sarae Sep 2016 #53

Much as "Moscow" may be an interpreted as an acronym or a disease LanternWaste Sep 2016 #54

there was a later video where he still sounded clueless on the issue JI7 Sep 2016 #55

exactly Johonny Sep 2016 #61

Someone might think it was a disease or acronym if they have no clue about Aleppo. Avalux Sep 2016 #57

How kind of you to come to Gary's defense. KMOD Sep 2016 #58

when someone told me gary johnson didnt know about aleppo La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #59

Johnson is suffering from standards held in previous elections lame54 Sep 2016 #63

Perhaps, but nothing excuses him not knowing Harriet Tubman Blue_Tires Sep 2016 #68

Agree. kentuck Sep 2016 #71

Well, he needed a serious memory jolt: Blue_Tires Sep 2016 #72

Well it was a big mistake but... jcgoldie Sep 2016 #69